Understanding Status Epilepticus: Causes, Risks, and Impact
Status epilepticus is the most severe type of seizure disorder. It is defined as continuous seizure activity or multiple individual seizures without regaining consciousness for ≥5 minutes or until anticonvulsant medication produces an effect.It has high chances of:
- Permanent brain damage
- Coma
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
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